Kashmir Alpine Treks
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek 2018
Kashmir Great Lakes is the prettiest trek in India. Some treks come close to it, but at the end of the day, it is always the Kashmir Great Lakes (KGL) that is our most beautiful trek.
It is not on every trek that you get to see five beautiful alpine lakes. Vishansar Lake, Krishansar Lake, Gadsar Lake, Gangabal Lake, Nundkol Lake. Each lake competing with the other in beauty that is almost divine. What’s more, these lakes come one right after the other. So everyday there is a new one to look forward to.
What makes these lakes even prettier are the snow patches that feed these lakes. You see them sliding off the mountain into the lakes. Sometimes you’ll see milky white icebergs floating on the lake’s inky blue surface.
A trekker contemplates next to Vishnusar Lake in the evening. PC: Vishwajeet Chavan
What is even lovelier are the lush green, grassy shores of the lakes. To get a chance to go for a long walk on the shores of these lakes is pure trekking bliss.
Then there are the stunning meadows of Kashmir. They are present on each day of the trek. These meadows come in every shape and size, sometimes many in a day. On the first day, clumps of maple and pine grow like an oasis in these meadows. On the second day, they roll off a pass descending down a wide valley where horses run and sheep graze. On the third day, just below the Gadsar pass, wildflowers grow in wild abandon on these meadows. On the fourth day, the grassy plain of Satsar looks almost manicured – with a twinkling stream gliding through it.
Suffice to say, if you have not done the KGL, then you have not done the most beautiful trek in India.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek - August 2018
Kashmir, I guess this is one of the most beautiful treks one can do in India. An Experience to look for the magic that is hidden in Kashmir or so-called Jannat, which can't be written in words. It can just be experienced. May it be the picture postcard perfect landscapes or those fresh alpine lakes.
KASHMIR GREAT LAKES TREK
8 day trek in Kashmir. 70km and 4200m altitude.
Kashmir Great Lakes - Trekking Alpine Lakes in the Himalayas
A string of alpine lakes adorn this trail in the Himalayas of Kashmir, where the landscapes are dominated by vast green meadows sprawled across wide valleys.
Lakes: Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Nandkol, Gangabal
When: End of August, 2017
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Kashmir Great Lakes Jul 2019
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Great lakes of Kashmir | 4K | Travel Video
These are some of the great alpine lakes of Kashmir we visited during our recent trip in July 2018.
List of lakes in this video -
1. Gangabal
2. Nundhkol
3. Tarsar
All of these lakes are accessible only by trek.
Gangabal and nundhkol lakes are 2 among 7 great lakes of Kashmir and Tarsar is just another amazing alpine lake.
A must-do for any adventurous traveler, totally worth it.
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Why Kashmir Great Lakes Is The Prettiest Trek in India
Kashmir Great Lakes is the prettiest trek in India. Some treks come close to it, but at the end of the day, it is always the Kashmir Great Lakes (KGL) that is our most beautiful trek.
It is not on every trek that you get to see five beautiful alpine lakes. Each lake competing with the other in beauty that is almost divine. What’s more, these lakes come one right after the other. So everyday there is a new one to look forward to.
What makes these lakes even prettier are the snow patches that feed these lakes. You see them sliding off the mountain into the lakes. Sometimes you’ll see milky white icebergs floating on the lake’s inky blue surface.
What is even lovelier are the lush green, grassy shores of the lakes. To get a chance to go for a long walk on the shores of these lakes is pure trekking bliss.
Then there are the stunning meadows of Kashmir. They are present on each day of the trek. These meadows come in every shape and size, sometimes many in a day. On the first day, clumps of maple and pine grow like an oasis in these meadows. On the second day, they roll off a pass descending down a wide valley where horses run and sheep graze. On the third day, just below the Gadsar pass, wildflowers grow in wild abandon on these meadows. On the fourth day, the grassy plain of Satsar looks almost manicured – with a twinkling stream gliding through it.
Suffice to say, if you have not done the KGL, then you have not done the most beautiful trek in India.
Kashmir Great Lakes Trekking
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Kashmir Great Lakes - Trek - Day 1
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This was the day one of Kashmir Great Lakes Trekking in India. On day one we traveled from Srinagar Airport to Sonamarg, which was out base camp and the starting point.
Kashmir's Highest alpine Lake trek
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek - The Heavenly Beautiful Lakes of Kashmir, India
Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is a very beautiful trek of India. This Kashmir Great Lakes Trek is for 8 Days and you will find the most beautiful 7 different lakes of Kashmir, India.
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Kashmir great lakes with indian hikes batch 15-08-2014.
KASHMIR - GREAT LAKES TREK
Kashmir Great Lakes is the prettiest trek in India. Some treks come close to it, but at the end of the day, it is always the Kashmir Great Lakes (KGL) that is our most beautiful trek.
It is not on every trek that you get to see five beautiful alpine lakes. Each lake competing with the other in beauty that is almost divine. What’s more, these lakes come one right after the other. So everyday there is a new one to look forward to.
What makes these lakes even prettier are the snow patches that feed these lakes. You see them sliding off the mountain into the lakes. Sometimes you’ll see milky white icebergs floating on the lake’s inky blue surface.What is even lovelier are the lush green, grassy shores of the lakes. To get a chance to go for a long walk on the shores of these lakes is pure trekking bliss.
Then there are the stunning meadows of Kashmir. They are present on each day of the trek. These meadows come in every shape and size, sometimes many in a day. On the first day, clumps of maple and pine grow like an oasis in these meadows. On the second day, they roll off a pass descending down a wide valley where horses run and sheep graze. On the third day, just below the Gadsar pass, wildflowers grow in wild abandon on these meadows. On the fourth day, the grassy plain of Satsar looks almost manicured – with a twinkling stream gliding through it.
Suffice to say, if you have not done the KGL, then you have not done the most beautiful trek in India.
Gangabal Kashmir Great Lakes Trek
The Gangbal Lake also called Gangbal Lake, is a lake situated at the foothills of Mount Haramukh (the second highest mountain peak in the vicinity of Kashmir valley) in Ganderbal district, north of Srinagar city in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake,home to many species of fish, including the brown trout.
Gangbal Lake Trek | Kashmir | Great Lakes.
The Gangabal Lake also called Gangbal Lake, is a lake situated at the foothills of Mount Haramukh (the second highest mountain peak in the vicinity of Kashmir valley) in Ganderbal district, north of Srinagar city in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is an alpine high altitude oligotrophic lake, home to many species of fish, including the brown trout.
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Snow Trekking in Kashmir
We are proud to share our county side its nature, culture and years of our experience in this field with you and give you an excellent opportunity to explore our beautiful Himalayas. Trekking forms an integral part of the adventure sports flourishing in the Vale of Kashmir.
The Vale of Kashmir 129 km long and 40 km wide, is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains. In the south-west, the Pir Panjal rising at places to 5,000 metres separates the valley from the plains. The principal pass in this mountain range is Banihal through which vehicular traffic flows into the valley from the Jammu area. On the north-east, the valley is flanked by the Pangi range, the principal summits of which are Harmukh and Mahadeo, both close to the capital 16 city of Srinagar. To the north is the majestic Ladakh range, and the Lidder Valley is protected by the Kolahoi massif.
A potpourri of lakes, rivers, high altitude meadows, fruit orchards and snow capped peaks, Kashmir offers unlimited variety for those who look for un spoilt natural beauty. Modern infrastructure has made Kashmir a lot more accessible and enjoyable than in the past. Good quality hotels, houseboats, air links, bus services, golf courses, trout fishing beats, heli-skiing, water sports and mountaineering are just a few of its outdoor possibilities. But, for the adventure lover, trekking remains the most popular way of exploring Kashmir.
Trekking in Kashmir does not mean just walking over forested mountains as it combines nature and the local culture. As the trekker climbs higher, the landscape changes. Chinar and poplar trees are replaced by fir, pine and oak and finally Burch trees, the alpine meadows and a profusion of colorful wild flowers. The simple villagers in the plains with their fruit orchards and paddy fields are replaced by migrant families of Nomads / Gujjars, herdsmen who cross the high mountain passes with their cattle in search of greener pastures.
The main areas of attraction for the trekker in Kashmir are the Sind & Lidder valleys which support a number of high altitude meadows. The townships of Sonamarg and Pahalgam are the main trekking heads, both for short hikes and longer treks in the Himalayas.
Sonamarg means a 'meadow of gold'. The most important township in the fertile Sind valley, Sonamarg is the last major township in Kashmir on the road to Ladakh. Sonamarg is also the staging point for some of the most popular treks in the higher altitudes. A pleasant one day excursion from Sonamarg is to the Thajiwas glacier, 8 km away, and approachable by a pony over a well maintained track~ The most popular trek originating from Sonamarg is the Kashmir Lake Trek. It covers the lakes of Gangabal, Vishansar, Kishansar, and close to the Harrnukh peak. The trail first crosses the Nichinai Pass (13 ,387 ft) and then enters the alpine valleys that eventually lead to the Gangabal Lake. Vishansar, Vishnu's Lake, is just over 12,000 ft and slightly larger than the 12,500 ft Kishansar, Krishna's Lake. Gangabal Lake is the highlight of this trip. Protected by the three peaks of Mount Harrnukh, Gangabal is 5 miles in circumference and offers the finest trout fishing anywhere in Kashmir.
There are 3 best treks you can do in this area:-
1. Srinagar – Sonamarg (95 kms drive) tented camp
Sonamarg – Nichinni (13 Km) ponies & tented camp
Nichinni – Veshnusar / Krishnasar (13 Km) ponies & tented camp
veshnusar – Nichinni ponies & tented camp
Nichinni – Sonamarg
Sonamarg – Srinagar
2. Srinagar – Sonamarg (95 kms drive) tented camp
Sonamarg – Nichinni (13 Km) ponies & tented camp
Nichinni – Veshnusar / Krishnasar (13 Km) ponies & tented camp
veshnusar – Gadsar ponies & tented camp
Gadsar – Megondob ponies & tented camp
Megondob – Gangabal ponies & tented camp
Gangabal – Naranag ponies & tented camp
Naranag - Srinagar
3. Srinagar – Naranag
Naranag – Tranakhul ponies & tented camp
Tranakhul – Gangabal ponies & tented camp
Gangabal – Naranag ponies & tented camp
Naranag – Srinagar ponies & tented camp
Pahalgam means “A Village of Shepherds “ is situated on the banks of the Lidder river, Pahalgam at an altitude of 7,000 feet is a picturesque township.
Pahalgam is also the staging point for one of Kashmir's oldest and most popular treks. The Pahalgam-Kolahoi Glacier-Pahalgam trek takes 6 days and covers approximately 60 km. At the Kolahei glacier the trekker can get a glimpse of the Kolahoi Peak (5,734 metres) and see the source of the Lidder River. Excursions to the Tarsar and Marsar lakes in the Upper Dachigam area can also be made from here if the trekker has an additional two days. A trek from Pahalgam to Sonamarg via Aru, Lidderwat, Sekiwas, Khemsar and Kulan can also be done in about four days.
Kashmir Great Lakes - Trek - Day 6
This was Day 6 of Kashmir Great Lakes trekking from Satsar to Gangabal twin lake. This place is close to and is a 1 day trek from Naranag through the pine forest.
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